Obituaries

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CONSTANCE SZEWCZYK

   Constance Szewczyk, affectionately known by many names—Tia Sue, Connie to her friends, and Sue to her family—passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024.    Constance was a gentle and kind soul who touched the lives of everyone she met. She loved playing sports, especially racquetball and volleyball, and was […]

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LEMYLE PAAPE, 82

   Lemyle Paape, passed away in her 82nd year, Native of Vietnam, longtime resident of Elmhurst, retired employee of Elmhurst Memorial Hospital; beloved wife of Charles; loving mother of Anson, Cristina (Richard) Henderson and Dorothy Kotscha; cherished grandmother of Anthony, Jonathan, Natasha, Genesis, Amanda, Sarah, Samantha, Ashley, Mary, Charlie, Everett, […]

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DOLORES MAE BAILEY

   Dolores Mae, the oldest child of Helen and Charlie Stevens, grew up in Maywood. She attended St. Eulalia school, Trinity High School, and DePaul University where she met her future husband, Dan Bailey. They married in May of 1951 and made their home over the years in Wauwatosa, Villa […]

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DANIEL J. WACHHOLZ, 87

   Daniel J. Wachholz, 87, of Elmhurst, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 10th, 2024 at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. “Dan” was born on December 9th, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Fred and Ruth Wachholz. Although born a southsider, he was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. He graduated […]

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NANCY ANN O’TOOLE

Sept. 6, 1961- August 29, 2024    It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Sister, Aunt, Great Aunt, Niece and friend, who passed away suddenly on August 29, 2024.    Nancy was a very caring, compassionate giving person and wanted to help others. She became […]

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NORMA JEAN McELLIN, 92

   Norma Jean McEllin, age 92, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024.    Born in Effingham, Illinois in 1931 to her parents Ferdinand and Frances Koester, Norma Jean rode a tractor years before she drove a car. Norma Jean worked as a nurse for the Santa Fe railroad before […]

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RONALD H. STEFANI, SR., MD

   Ronald H. Stefani, Sr., MD passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, July 21, 2024.    Beloved husband of the late Dorine Baggio Stefani and cherished father of Valerie Stefani (Hal) Cahill and Ronald (Nina) Stefani, Jr., MD. Proud grandfather of Nicholas (Michelle) Stefani, Ronald (Allyson) Stefani, Marisa Stefani, […]